OSHA-Compliant Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

Course length depends on the training selected. The General Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens course typically takes about 60 minutes to complete, while role-specific courses may take longer.

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms that can be transmitted through human blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

Exposure can transmit serious diseases when appropriate controls and precautions are not followed. Common examples include Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.

Training helps workers recognize exposure risks, use personal protective equipment, follow work-practice controls, handle sharps safely, and respond correctly following an exposure incident.

Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, employees with reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood or OPIM must receive appropriate training.

You can also download our free Bloodborne Pathogens training PDF.

We do not send certificates by mail. After successfully completing your course, you can instantly view, download, and print your PDF certificate. Each certificate includes a unique ID and verifiable QR code, and can also be checked through our online certificate verification page.

Yes. Our courses are mobile-optimized and can be completed on desktop, tablet, or smartphone. You can work through the training at your own pace on a reliable internet connection.

Yes. Our Bloodborne Pathogens courses are developed around the core training requirements of the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Employers remain responsible for determining which employees require training and for any workplace-specific instruction or state and local requirements that apply.

Your certificate records the date you completed training. OSHA requires covered employees to receive Bloodborne Pathogens training at initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Your employer, state, county, or licensing authority may set additional renewal requirements.

Yes. If you are not satisfied with your course, refunds are available before course completion and automatic certificate issue. Our acceptance guarantee also covers a certificate that is not accepted by the relevant authority.

Bloodborne Pathogens training helps people who may encounter blood or OPIM understand how to prevent exposure and respond safely should it occur. For employees with reasonably anticipated occupational exposure, OSHA requires training and other protective measures.

Requirements depend on the actual job duties, rather than job title alone. Healthcare workers, emergency responders, dental teams, tattoo and body-art professionals, housekeeping staff, laboratory workers, and others may need training. See our detailed guide to roles that may require BBP training.

Yes. We send renewal reminders before your next annual training is due and currently offer a 30% recertification discount to existing customers.

Yes. We offer role-appropriate training for different exposure environments:

General Workplace: Covers the core BBP topics relevant to many workplaces where occupational exposure is reasonably anticipated.

Healthcare: Includes content tailored to healthcare settings and common clinical exposure risks.

Tattoo and Body Art: Includes body-art-specific content for tattoo artists, piercers, permanent-makeup artists, and studio professionals. State, county, and local body-art rules can differ, so check any requirements set by your relevant authority. See our Tattoo and Body Art BBP course and tattoo licensing guide.

It depends on your role, workplace, employer policies, and any state or local rules that apply. A Bloodborne Pathogens certificate covers BBP awareness and exposure-control training; it does not replace every other qualification that may be required for a particular job.

For example, a medical courier may also need privacy or HIPAA training, safe specimen-handling instruction, and employer-specific transportation procedures. Tattoo and body-art professionals may need local licensing, permit, or CPR/first-aid requirements. Healthcare workers may need additional role-specific clinical training.

We cannot determine individual compliance requirements. Review your employer’s requirements and the rules set by the relevant licensing or regulatory authority, then explore the available individual courses and training bundles for your role.

To get a Bloodborne Pathogens certificate, first identify the training appropriate to your role. If you are employed, check whether your employer has a required course or workplace-specific procedures; tattoo and body-art professionals should also check applicable state, county, or local requirements.

Next, select an online course, complete checkout, and begin training immediately. The course covers essential BBP topics such as how exposure can occur, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, sharps safety, cleaning and decontamination, and post-exposure procedures.

Complete all required lessons and knowledge assessments. After successful completion, your PDF certificate is available immediately from your account to view, download, print, or share. Each certificate includes a unique ID and QR code that can be checked through our certificate verification page.

For workers covered by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, training is required at initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Employers and local licensing authorities may have additional requirements.